At this hour EDSO Deputy Sheriffs remain on scene at Yankee John Court and High Grade Street in the rural community of Swansboro; El Dorado County, where a single engine dual seat plane crashed yesterday a few minutes before 7:00pm. The FAA and NTSB are conducting this investigation. EDSO is on scene to provide scene security and local resource support. As EDSO is not leading this investigation, we do not have further information to release.

A private fixed wing aircraft has crashed near the Swansboro Airport. Deputies have responded to the scene and are investigating. The airport was closed for a very short time but is currently open.
The Sheriff’s dispatch center received a call from a subject just before 7:00 PM this evening (August 16, 2014) regarding the incident. The subject advised that they had made cellular phone contact with the pilot of a private aircraft that had crashed near the Swansboro airport. Deputies immediately began to respond to the area and eventually located the accident scene a short distance from the airport.
When responding deputies arrived at the scene they discovered that the plane was occupied by two male subjects.. One of the subjects was transported by aircraft to an unknown hospital for treatment. His condition is not known at this time. The other subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity is not known at this time. There were no other parties injured nor structures damaged.
Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft was headed for the Swansboro airport and intended on landing there. After circling the airport once the aircraft disappeared out of sight.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been advised of the incident and will be investigating the cause of the accident.
A coroners investigation has also been initiated to identify the decedent and determine the cause of his death.
At this time there is no further information regarding the incident.

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Sheriff John D’Agostini is committed to total care for our community. Many residents of El Dorado County recently found themselves in the path of a destructive wildfire known as the Sand Fire. Fortunately, no lives were lost and Sheriff D’Agostini is forever grateful to all of those who assisted in the firefighting and evacuation efforts. These heroic efforts undoubtedly saved an untold number of lives and homes in both El Dorado and Amador County. Community volunteers, everyday people, government officials and public employees all worked hand in hand to contribute to this extraordinary effort. The effort continues as those most affected by the fire attempt to rebuild their lives and regain a sense of home. A community event known as the Sand Fire Benefit will be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds located at 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville on August 22nd, 2014 from 5pm-10pm. Please consider joining us in providing total care for our community at this event.

Please see the attached flyer or visit the event’s website at www.sandfiretickets.com for tickets and further information.